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Investment in public library key to achieving SDGs – National

Angel Ojonugwa May 23, 2024

BAUCHI (Sundiata Post) – Prof. Chinwe Anunobi, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), National Library of Nigeria (NLN), has said that improved investment in public library would fast track attainment of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Nigeria. She also said that public library

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NERDC assures Nigerian schools of innovative, technology-driven curriculum

Angel Ojonugwa May 23, 2024

LAGOS (Sundiata Post) – The Nigeria Educational Research and Development Council (NERDC) says it will continue to work towards making Nigerian schools’ curriculum more innovative and technology-driven. The Executive Secretary, NERDC, Prof. Ismail Junaidu, said this at the opening ceremony of the 2024 Network of Educational Services Centres in Nigeria (NESCN)

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Nasarawa stakeholders laud Tinubu, Sule on achievements in education sector

Angel Ojonugwa May 23, 2024

KEFFI ( Sundiata Post) – (Nasarawa State)Stakeholders in the education sector have applauded President Bola Tinubu and Gov. Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa for their giant strides in the sector since May 29, 2023. Some of the stakeholders gave their assessments in separate interviews with on Wednesday in Keffi Local Government Area of the state. They […]

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US Consulate trains 25 girls in Edo schools on STEM

Angel Ojonugwa May 23, 2024

BENIN (Sundiata Post) – The U.S. Consulate says it is training 25 girls in underserved secondary schools in Edo on STEM initiative (Science, Technology Engineering, and Mathematics). reports that the training is called the GirlLEAD STEM Talent Accelerator Programme, and was inaugurated in Edo on Wednesday. Addressing the female students at the Benin City Window […]

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Kogi Govt promises improved welfare package for teachers

Angel Ojonugwa May 23, 2024

KOGI (Sundiata Post) – Govt promises improved welfare package for teachers Lokoja, The Kogi Government has promised an improved welfare package for teachers as motivation to deliver quality education in the state. Mr Joel Salifu, Deputy Governor of the state, gave the assurance at a three-day “Education Study Circle Leadership” workshop for members of the […]

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PTDF assesses 606 applicants in Bauchi for foreign scholarships

Fadiran Ifeloluwa May 23, 2024

The Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF) has shortlisted 606 applicants for Masters and PhD foreign scholarships for physical screening in Bauchi. Speaking at the screening at Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, ATBU in Bauchi, Suraju Abdullahi Fari, the fund’s team lead, stated that the screening is taking place in six different states. According to Fari, 606

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NAHCO’s chairman donates library to JABU

Fadiran Ifeloluwa May 23, 2024

Dr. Seinde Oladapo Fadeni, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Nigerian Aviation Handling Company Plc, presented a multi-million naira library block to Joseph Ayo Babalola University (JABU) in Ikeji-Arakeji, Osun state. The three-story structure, the largest on campus, will serve the library needs of all departments inside the institution. Speaking at the handover of

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Nigeria Breweries launches search for best Nigerian teacher with N10 million award

Fadiran Ifeloluwa May 23, 2024

Nigerian Breweries Plc has announced that entries for the 2024 Maltina-Teacher-of-the-Year (MToY) award will be accepted from now. The annual award, now in its 10th edition, seeks to recognise and honour the greatest and most excellent teachers in both public and private secondary schools around the country. Interestingly, the cash rewards for the overall winner, the

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FG reiterates its commitment to reducing adult illiteracy in Nigeria

Fadiran Ifeloluwa May 23, 2024

As part of its deliberate efforts to combat adult illiteracy in Nigeria, the Federal Government has launched about 13 new infrastructure projects at the National Mass Literacy and Adult Education Commission (NMEC), Kano Centre, via Public-Private Partnership (PPP). According to reports, more than 76 million adults, or 38% of Nigeria’s population of over 200 million,

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NUC approves 13 new undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in KWASU

Fadiran Ifeloluwa May 23, 2024

The National Universities Commission (NUC) granted approval for 13 new undergraduate and postgraduate programmes at Kwara State University (KWASU), Malete. According to the university’s acting director of University Relations, Dr. Saeedat Aliyu, the approval, which was contained in a letter to the Vice-Chancellor, was signed by the NUC’s Acting Director of

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ASUU holds peaceful protest over non implementation of agreement

Angel Ojonugwa May 22, 2024

JOS (Sundiata Post) – Members of the University of Jos Chapter of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), has organised a peaceful protest over the non implementation of agreement it reached with the Federal Government. Prof. Jurbe Molwus, Chairperson of the union in the University led the protest on Tuesday in Jos. reports that […]

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Unijos monthly electricity bill hits N80m – VC

Angel Ojonugwa May 22, 2024

JOS (Sundiata Post) – The electricity bill for the University of Jos has risen from between N20 and N30 million to N80 million, following the recent hike in electricity tariff, particularly for consumers on Band A. The Vice Chancellor, Prof. Tanko Ishaya, disclosed this on Tuesday, when members of the Academic Staff Union of Universities […]

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Crisis-hit university students thrown off their courses and ordered to leave UK

Fadiran Ifeloluwa May 22, 2024

Nigerian students have been kicked out of university and told to leave the UK due to a currency crisis that has made it difficult for them to pay tuition fees on time. Teesside University students were barred from attending classes and reported to the Home Office after the value of Nigeria’s naira fell, wiping out their […]

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Disco to disconnect Unijos over N80 million unpaid bills

Fadiran Ifeloluwa May 22, 2024

The University of Jos is dealing with a sharp increase in its monthly electricity cost, which has risen by 300% to N80 million as the threat of disconnection escalates. The management of Jos Electricity Distribution (JED) Plc has already threatened the institution with disconnection due to unpaid bills, compounding the university’s financial troubles. The

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Aspira Nigeria donates a Laundromat to Bayero University Kano

Fadiran Ifeloluwa May 22, 2024

Aspira Nigeria Limited, the producer of the popular detergent brand Viva, has established a fully-furnished laundromat for Bayero University Kano (BUK) students to enjoy free laundry services throughout their studies. This one-of-a-kind ultramodern facility, which includes over 40 washing machines and pressing irons, is designed to reduce the strain on students who

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Tansian University First Class graduate breaks Nigeria’s academic records

Fadiran Ifeloluwa May 22, 2024

Oluchi Anthonia Umeaso has raised the reputation of Tansian University after graduating from the institution’s Department of Microbiology with a final grade point average of 4.96 on a 5-point scale. The University issued a news release on Tuesday containing this information. It stated that with the final grade point, the microbiologist became the best graduating […]

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ATBU ASUU stages peaceful protest, calls for conclusion of 2009 renegotiation

Fadiran Ifeloluwa May 21, 2024

A peaceful protest has been organized by members of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) at Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi branch, to demand the conclusion of the 2009 renegotiation. Members of the union gathered en masse at the ASUU secretariat in the university, shouting solidarity songs to stress their demands, claiming that this […]

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Generator fumes kill 7 university students in Bayelsa

Fadiran Ifeloluwa May 21, 2024

Seven people, reportedly university undergraduates, died after inhaling fumes from a generator inside a music studio on Transformer Road, Ebis, in the Amarata area of Yenagoa, the capital of Bayelsa State. The victims, whose identities are yet to be confirmed, were working at a recording studio owned by one of them, Akpos Barakubo, when the […]

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Lawyer writes Education minister over alleged discrimination against admission seeker

Angel Ojonugwa May 21, 2024

ABUJA (Sundiata post) – Matthew Burkaa, SAN, counsel to Mrs Ogooluwa Aondo, has petitioned Minister of State for Education, Dr Yusuf Sununu, over alleged discrimination in offering admission to Caleb, son to his client by Loyola Jesuit College (LJC) in Abuja. Burkaa, in the letter dated May 17 and a copy made available to newsmen […]

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Stray bullets hit 2 Lagos varsity students

Angel Ojonugwa May 21, 2024

LAGOS (Sundiata post) – Two students of the Lagos State University were hit by stray bullets outside the school campus at a popular students’ residential area called PPL late Monday. While the names of the students are yet to be known, likewise the identity of the shooter(s), it was reported that the victims were hit […]